Jazmin Li
Apple's AirPort Utility allows users to configure their wireless network settings, including the network name, password, and security settings. The AirPort base station password is distinct from the Wi-Fi network password and is used only to access the AirPort's settings. Users can change their wireless network password by opening the AirPort Utility app on their Mac, selecting the base station and clicking Edit. After entering the base station password, users can update the wireless password in the designated fields and save the changes by clicking Update. It is important to note that the default password for AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express is public, but users may have set a custom password during the initial configuration. In case the password is forgotten, a soft reset can be performed to temporarily disable the base station passwords and allow access to change them.
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What You'll Learn
Finding the default password
If you have not configured a password for your Apple AirPort, the default password is "public". This is also the password for your AirPort device when you perform a factory reset.
If you have configured a password and don't remember it, you can try doing a soft reset on your device. After the soft reset, try entering the default password "public" again.
If you have forgotten your AirPort's base station administrator password or its wireless security password, you can perform a soft reset to access the base station again. This type of reset will temporarily disable all of the base station's passwords for up to five minutes, giving you time to access the base station and change any passwords.
To perform a soft reset:
- Go to Applications > Utilities on your Mac.
- Select the Keychain Access app.
- In the top-left-side window, under Keychains, select "login".
- In the bottom-left-side window, under Category, select "Passwords".
- In the right-side window, under the "Name" column, look for your Wi-Fi network's Network Name (or BSSID).
- Double-click on your network name listing.
- If required, enter your Mac's administrator account's password. Your Wi-Fi network's wireless security password should now be displayed.
Alternatively, you can enter the following command in the Terminal app to retrieve the wireless security password from the Keychain:
Security find-generic-password -ga "
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Changing the base station password
To change the base station password on your Apple Airport, you will need to open the AirPort Utility app on your Mac. This can be found in the Utilities folder, within the Applications folder.
Once you have opened the app, you will see a graphical overview. Here, you should select the base station that you want to configure and click 'Edit'. At this point, you may be asked to enter a password for the base station. If so, simply enter your current password to continue.
Now, you will need to click on 'Wireless' and then 'Wireless Security'. Here, you can choose your preferred security method. If you do not want any security, you can select ''None,', but please be aware that this will leave your network unsecured. For most users, WPA2 Personal is the recommended security setting.
Once you have chosen your security method, you can now enter your new password. Type your chosen password into the ''Base Station Password' field and then again into the 'Verify Password' field. If you want your Mac to remember this password, select the option: ''Remember this password in my keychain'.
Finally, click 'Update' to save your changes. It is important that you do this within five minutes of resetting the base station, otherwise, it will default back to your previous password.
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Changing the Wi-Fi password
When the AirPort Utility opens, click on your AirPort device and choose "Edit". You may need to enter a password for your device to do this, which is usually the same as your Wi-Fi password.
Now, click "Wireless", then "Wireless Security" to choose a new security method. You can choose from None, WPA/WPA2 Personal, or WPA2 Personal. None leaves your network unsecured, while WPA2 Personal is the recommended setting for most situations.
Finally, enter your new Wi-Fi password in the "Wireless Password" and "Verify Password" fields. If you want your Mac to remember the new Wi-Fi password, select "Remember this password in my keychain". Click "Update" to save your changes.
Note that if you don't click "Update" within five minutes of resetting the base station, it will default back to the previous password. Also, changing your Wi-Fi password won't change your base station device's password. If you want to change that as well, head to the "Base Station" tab within AirPort Utility.
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Regaining access to a forgotten password
If you've forgotten your Apple Airport password, there are several methods you can use to regain access.
Firstly, identify whether you need to retrieve your base station administrator password or your wireless security password. If it's the former, the entry will have a ""Kind" of "AirPort base station password". Double-click on your base station name listing, and if required, enter your Mac's administrator account password. Your base station administrator password should then be displayed.
If you need to retrieve your wireless security password, the entry will have a ""Kind" of "AirPort network password". Double-click on your network name listing, and if required, enter your Mac administrator account password. Your wireless security password should then be displayed. Alternatively, you can use the Terminal app to retrieve the wireless security password from the Keychain by entering the following command: "security find-generic-password -ga "
If you simply want to reset your password, you can perform a "soft" reset. This will temporarily disable all of the base station's passwords for up to five minutes, giving you time to access the base station and set up a new password.
Finally, if you've never changed the default password, it may be "public". If this doesn't work, you may have set up a custom password when you first configured your device. In this case, try performing a soft reset and then enter "public" as the password.
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Using a different device to find the password
If you want to find your Apple Airport password using a different device, there are a few methods you can try. Firstly, it's important to note that there are multiple passwords associated with Apple Airport devices, including the base station password, the network password, and the disk password.
One way to find your password is by using the Keychain feature on your Mac. Open the Keychain Access app, located in the Utilities folder, and select "login" under Keychains in the top-left window. Then, under Category in the bottom-left window, select "Passwords". Finally, look for your Wi-Fi network's name or BSSID in the right-side window under the "Name" column. This will display your wireless security password.
Alternatively, you can use the Terminal app on your Mac to retrieve the password. Enter the following command: "security find-generic-password -ga "
If you're using an iPad, you can try using the AirPort Utility app. Open the app and click on your AirPort device. Then, click "Edit" and navigate to the Base Station menu at the top of the screen. From there, you can click on "Show Passwords" to view all the stored passwords for your AirPort device.
Additionally, if you have multiple Apple devices, you can use the Passwords app to manage and access your passwords across all your devices. This app allows you to create, manage, and share passwords and passkeys, as well as generate strong passwords and identify potential security risks. To use this feature, make sure your Apple devices are updated to the latest software version.
Remember, changing your Wi-Fi password on your Apple Airport device will not change your base station password. If you want to make them the same, be sure to update your base station password as well.
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Frequently asked questions
Open the AirPort Utility app on your Mac, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. Select the base station you want to configure and click "Edit". Type your new password in the "Base Station Password" field and again in the "Verify Password" field.
The default password for all AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express is "public".
You can perform a soft reset by pushing the reset button on the AEX with a toothpick while it's plugged into the wall outlet. Hold until the light starts to blink fast. After the soft reset, you can try to enter the default password.
Run the AirPort Utility and select your AirPort base station. Then, select "Edit" and Base Station from the AirPort Utility's menu bar. Finally, select Show Passwords.
Open the AirPort Utility app on your Mac and select the base station you want to configure. Click "Edit", then "Wireless", and enter a new password in the "Wireless Password" and "Verify Password" fields. Click "Update" to save your changes.
